The Zoo Interpreter engages visitors in interactive learning and discovery.

Essential Functions:

• Regular and predictable attendance is expected and required. All Cleveland Metroparks employees must be prepared to work flexible schedules, including evenings, weekends, and/or holidays as required.

• Interprets Zoo exhibits, animals, and biofacts for individuals, groups and organizations of all age levels.

• Cooperates with and assists with the implementation of other education programs.

• Presents ambassador animals to enhance education programs. This includes the handling of live reptiles, amphibians, insects, arachnids, mammals, and birds.

• Answers correspondence and provides an informational service in response to telephone, written or personal inquiries.

• Assists other Zoo and Cleveland Metroparks departments in projects benefiting the Park District.

• Performs tasks as required by Education Assistant, Education Specialist, Education Manager and Education Curator.

• Keeps direct supervisor promptly informed of key/significant issues or concerns.

• Carries out duties and responsibilities in a safe and efficient manner to maintain a safe work environment and surrounding area for oneself, co-workers and public. Responds to hazardous situations and/or potentially unsafe conditions by taking corrective action as capable and promptly notifying supervisory personnel.

• Performs related duties as assigned or apparent.

• Bachelor's degree, or currently enrolled in a bachelor's degree program from an accredited college or university with coursework in education, theatre, natural science or related field.
• Demonstrated knowledge of natural science, conservation and wildlife.
• Willingness to work weekends, holidays and some evenings as assigned.
• Demonstrated outgoing and engaging interpersonal skills.
• Patience with children and general public crowds.
• Ability to develop and maintain effective working relationships with stakeholders, including employees and the general public.
• Ability to speak and write clearly, concisely and persuasively using correct grammar, spelling and punctuation with ability to communicate one-on-one or in group settings.
• Ability to perform work with a high degree of accuracy and organization.
• Ability to work cooperatively with others.
• Ability to perform with considerable independence and initiative.
• These positions will need fingerprinting & drug screened this season to allow for likely cross-utilization with other Education programming.

Work Schedule:Up to 40 hours per week. Shift times mirror Zoo hours and vary within the season. Ability and willingness to work weekends, holidays, and some evenings as assigned.

Filing Deadline: Open until filled